What type of property is 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN last sold for £155,000 in July 2005, around 21 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in November 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN located?

2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN sits in Romford. It falls within the RM1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

Police records around 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN show an average of 6 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (165% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

The closest primary school to 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN is Hylands Primary School (425m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (471m), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Abbey Close, RM1 2QN is Albert Road Romford, 218m away. The nearest rail option is Romford Rail Station, 643m away.

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2 Abbey Close, Romford, RM1 2QN

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 2 Abbey Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

2 Abbey Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Romford (RM1 2QN). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (November 2023) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

It hasn't traded since July 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 sits 136.8% above the 2005 sale of £155,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£229/sq ft) was about 24.2% below the postcode norm.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2023

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2023from Sept 2012

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

43%77%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Abbey Close, Romford, RM1 2QN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Abbey Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

2 Abbey Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2005)

£155,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

6 July 2005Most recent
£155,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in RM1 2QN: £350,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in RM1 2QN

On the street

Versus other Abbey Close homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Abbey Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,460

Street avg £4,507

Strongly below

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Mercury Court, Victoria Road

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1 Manor Road

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1 Kings Grove

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1 Kings Road

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3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Romford district page.

Full Romford report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

6/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Albert Road Romford — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Hylands Primary School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around RM1 2QN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for RM1 2QN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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